1.   But the debate watchers were not impressed by the candidates, neither of whom spoke about issues of concern to Muslims.

2.   Debate watchers gave Al Gore the edge over George W. Bush in three of four instant polls, but both candidates apparently improved their image with voters.

3.   Al Gore fared better among debate watchers in two of three instant polls conducted by the television networks, but both candidates appeared to their public images.

4.   Al Gore fared better among debate watchers in two of three instant polls conducted by the television networks, but both candidates appeared to improve their public images.

5.   Al Gore and George W. Bush were rated about even in their third and final debate, according to debate watchers in network snap polls.

6.   Al Gore fared the best in instant polls of debate watchers, but George W. Bush apparently helped himself, too, in his confrontation with the vice president.

7.   And true public opinion includes the effects of such debates on all voters, not just debate watchers.

8.   Debate watchers gave Democrat Al Gore the edge over Republican George W. Bush in three of four instant polls, but both candidates apparently improved their image with voters.

9.   Public opinion includes the effects of such debates on all voters, not just debate watchers.

10.   Some debate watchers were unlikely likely to change their opinions after watching TV analysis of the event.